Australia to ‘lift veil’ on Facebook, Google algorithms to protect privacy

Australia said it would establish the world’s first dedicated office to police Facebook Inc and Google as part of reforms designed to rein in the U.S. technology giants, potentially setting a precedent for global lawmakers. Press Release Distribution Service

Asian shares tick higher, euro near two-month lows before ECB decision

Asian shares rose after a cautious start, while the euro hovered near two-month lows as soft economic data fueled hopes the European Central Bank could cut rates at its meeting on Thursday. Press Release Distribution Service

Unilever second-quarter sales growth falls short of estimates

Consumer goods giant Unilever Plc reported slightly weaker-than-expected quarterly underlying sales growth on Thursday, hit by wet weather in Europe and North America, and moderating growth in India. Press Release Distribution Service

What is a Lead Magnet and How Can it Boost Sales for your Business?

A lead magnet is an offer in exchange for a prospect’s email address or other contact information. Common examples are eBooks and white papers. Small Business Trends contacted several experts to get their takes on the best lead magnet practices for SMBs. How a Lead Magnet Works Call to Action There’s a path to follow…

Give Us 5 Minutes, We’ll Give You the Truth about Business Mentors for Women

Mentorship is one of the keys to success in business. It can open doors for women in the workplace and put more women on the path to leadership roles. Mentorship is important at every stage of a woman’s career, whether she’s just starting out or is a CEO. How Women Can Benefit From Mentors Some of…

June Delivers the Lowest Monthly Decrease for Retail Sales in Over Five Years

People buy things online, but they go to brick and mortar retail stores for the shopping experience. The new data from the RetailNext Performance Pulse June 2019 report proves this very point. Retail Performance Pulse June 2019 According to the report, June delivered the lowest monthly decrease in retail sales in more than five years.…

Save Thousands by Buying Used Furniture and Equipment for your Business

Small businesses don’t always have a ton of money to work with when furnishing an office or facility. But you don’t need to take out a loan or go broke just to purchase the furniture and equipment necessary to run your business — just buy used. If you have a small office of about 2,500…

25 Bad Business Practices that Could Get You In Trouble

There’s tons of expert advice out there telling small business owners how to be successful. But what about the habits and practices to avoid? If you want to make it as an entrepreneur, you need to create sustainable practices that allow you to create long-term growth. But many business owners have fallen victim to their…

In the Spotlight: Woops! this Macaron Pop-Up Shop is Now a Full-Time Business

French macarons have been popping up in cafes and bakeries more and more in recent years. But Woops!, a French macaron company, is putting a new spin on this international treat. And the founders built the business largely by accident. The french macaron company started as a pop-up in one of the most challenging markets…

To survive trade war, some U.S. importers embark on major revamps of product lines

When U.S President Donald Trump tweeted in May his intention to raise tariffs on Chinese goods, management at California-based NewAir Appliances knew they needed to do something or their business would be in trouble. Press Release Distribution Service

Asian shares edge up before ECB decision, euro near two-month lows

Asian shares rose but struck a more cautious note than a tech-fueled rally on Wall Street, while the euro stayed near two-month lows as soft economic data fueled hopes the European Central Bank could cut rates at its meeting on Thursday. Press Release Distribution Service

Holding out on Huawei

American suppliers have stopped selling components to the Chinese hardware company, at least for now Press Release Distribution Service

The global battle over high drug prices

Western countries, as well as poor ones, are demanding transparency in the cost of drugs Press Release Distribution Service

Do corporate spin-offs create shareholder value?

Breaking up is hard to do profitably Press Release Distribution Service

Sleepless in Silicon Valley

Why the techie obsession with sleep technology makes perfect sense Press Release Distribution Service

How China forged self-made female billionaires

Socialist egalitarianism isn’t the whole story Press Release Distribution Service

Generational change atop chaebol does not equal renewal

A messy succession at the parent company of Korean Air shows why Press Release Distribution Service

The joy of absence

How some companies fight the curse of presenteeism Press Release Distribution Service

Uber is trying to disrupt the road-freight business

But trucking will be tougher to crack than ride-hailing Press Release Distribution Service

Sanctions create business risks—and opportunities

Nowhere more so than in the energy trade Press Release Distribution Service

Brewers at AB InBev need to rethink its strategy

As drinkers cool on beer, the world’s mightiest beermaker can no longer rely on takeovers to boost growth Press Release Distribution Service

A Sukhoi accident casts doubt on Russia’s civil-aviation plans

The planemaker was already finding it hard to break into the regional-jet market, increasingly dominated by Boeing and Airbus Press Release Distribution Service

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